Judge Keyser, 56, has served on the Palm Beach County Court since 2011. Previously, he practiced with Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro and Ramsey from 2002 to 2011. His additional private practice includes Gay, Keyser and Berkowitz from 2001 to 2002; Gay, Ramsey and Warren from 2000 to 2001; Sachs, Sax, and Klein from 1997 to 2000; Paxton, Crow, Bragg, Smith and Keyser from 1988 to 1997; Marchbanks and Feaman from 1987 to 1988; Paxton, Crow, Bragg and Smith from 1981 to 1987; and MacMillan, Newett, Strawn, Stanley and Botos from 1980 to 1981. Keyser received a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a law degree from the University of Florida.

“Since serving on the county bench, Judge Keyser has gained invaluable insight into the patience and fairness needed in the judicial process,” Governor Scott said. “His previous 30 years of practicing law have given him a good understanding of the issues facing the people of the Fifteenth Circuit.”

Judge Keyser will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Karen L. Martin.